BE 2522 = 1979 CE
People born in BE 2522 (1979) turn 47 in 2026 (46 before their birthday). They were born in the year of the Goat (Pi Mamae), element Earth, and belong to Gen X.
BE 2522 in other eras
- RS (Rattanakosin Era)
- 198
- CS (Chula Sakarat)
- 1341
- MS (Maha Sakarat)
- 1901
- Reign
- Rama 9
- Element
- Earth
- Generation
- Gen X
School years for people born in 1979
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Starts Prathom 1 | May 1986 |
| Finishes Prathom 6 | March 1992 |
| Starts Mathayom 1 | May 1992 |
| Finishes Mathayom 3 | March 1995 |
| Starts Mathayom 4 / vocational | May 1995 |
| Finishes Mathayom 6 | March 1998 |
| Starts university | August 1998 |
| Bachelor's degree (4 years) | May 2002 |
Thai public school rule (Prathom 1 in the year a child turns 7), no repeated or skipped years. See the school year calculator.
When they turn 18 and 20
| Age | What it allows | When |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Thai ID card | birthday in 1986 |
| 15 | Motorcycle licence up to 110 cc | birthday in 1994 |
| 18 | Voting, car driving licence | birthday in 1997 |
| 20 | Legal adulthood, buying alcohol and tobacco | birthday in 1999 |
| 21 | Military draft selection (Thai men) | 2000 |
| 60 | Old-age allowance | birthday in 2039 |
Other years of the Goat
Exact age in years, months and days · Weekday of birth and birthday colour
FAQ
How old is someone born in BE 2522 (1979)?
In 2026 they turn 47 on their birthday; before it they are 46.
What year is BE 2522 in the Western calendar?
BE 2522 is 1979 CE (2522 − 543).
What Thai zodiac animal is 1979?
1979 is the year of the Goat (Pi Mamae). Element of the animal: Earth; element of the year (Chinese, last digit 9): Earth.
Which generation is 1979?
People born in 1979 belong to Gen X (born 1965–1980).
When does someone born in 1979 turn 18?
On their birthday in 1997; they become a legal adult in Thailand (20) on their birthday in 1999.
When does someone born in 1979 start school in Thailand?
Prathom 1 in the 1986 school year, Mathayom 1 in 1992, and Mathayom 6 ends around March 1998.